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JLF 351N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 351N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 83,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear slightly corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil mildly moist (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Fail 23 May 2017 83,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear slightly corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil mildly moist (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 19 May 2016 83,158 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 83,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 82,543 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

seam sealer along nearside and offside floor to sill

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,266 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight exhaust blow at engine

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,212 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,829 miles

nsf anti roll bar link worn

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,513 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 80,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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JLF 351N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLF 351N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLF 351N registered?

JLF 351N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 April 1975.

Is JLF 351N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLF 351N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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